Tone Blue

[Nova Jed]

Hey Benny! Now, if I go on any adventures with you, I can post in real time for you to the site! Sweet!

[Damien]

I just read thru your thread and don't know how I missed it up to this point Jed. Awesome job. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
Car looks great and I hope you get it out and enjoy it. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Nova Jed]

Thanks Damien! It's been a few years that I have been working on it. Budget and time constraints, but it will be out this year. By all means, it's not perfect at all. In other words, it's not a MACAN car, but I've had tons of fun doing it. And I'm just a young guy.

[Plowman]

I like your stuff and nice exhaust and Rev-Pol &quot;WOW&quot;.

[MosportGreen66]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nova Jed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Damien! It's been a few years that I have been working on it. Budget and time constraints, but it will be out this year. By all means, it's not perfect at all. In other words, it's not a MACAN car, but I've had tons of fun doing it. And I'm just a young guy. </div></div>

Jed, don't short change yourself! This is nice than some cars @ MCACN. The fact that you enjoyed the build, did it yourself and you drive it make this Nova something to be damn proud of...

[Nova Jed]

Thanks Daniel! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MosportGreen66</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nova Jed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Damien! It's been a few years that I have been working on it. Budget and time constraints, but it will be out this year. By all means, it's not perfect at all. In other words, it's not a MACAN car, but I've had tons of fun doing it. And I'm just a young guy. </div></div>

Jed, don't short change yourself! This is nice than some cars @ MCACN. The fact that you enjoyed the build, did it yourself and you drive it make this Nova something to be damn proud of... </div></div>

I agree!!

[Nova Jed]

Thank you as always Bruce!

[Nova Jed]

Took the Nova out for an &quot;unofficial&quot; first 5 mile ride today. I'm quite impressed with all of my math. Temp is good, oil pressure is good, sound is great, and she seems to get up and go! Plowman helped with an over the phone alignment last night. She's pretty close. I know the red lines give a bit, but it is better than what it was! Summer here we come!

[67 Nova Boy]

Looks and sounds all gooder Jed. Any video of the voyage?

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[PxTx]

A sweet Day 2 Nova ready to rock 2014. I'm jealous but congratulations!

[Nova Jed]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks and sounds all gooder Jed. Any video of the voyage?

Dave
67 Nova Boy</div></div>

Hmm? Haven't thought of that. I still need to break her in. I hear that my rear end isn't whining, so that's a good sign! With the right tools, a book and some guidance, anything can happen. I need to readjust the carb and timing. Had a bit of pinging. 89 Octane from Sheetz. Not sure if it's the junk gas or what? I think this Nova should do better than a 13.8 in the quarter mile? Taching about 2200 at 50mph and the oil pressure was at 45psi. Running around 185-190 °F.

Any suggestions?

Thanks pxtx! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[PxTx]

Hey Jed, you planned on running at the track all along? Where'd ya hide tge line loc? I'm sure we can scrounge some good rubber on Cragars for ya.

[Nova Jed]

No line loc Paul. Didn't plan on a line loc.

[Nova Jed]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/04/full-4626-11417-img_20140430_211341.jpg

Just a shot from Sunday.

[Nova Jed]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/04/full-4626-11418-img_20140430_211933.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Looks great Jed!

[Schonyenko2]

SWEET!

[Plowman]

Look's sooo hot it's very cool. Can I get a ride too.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

WOW! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[427TJ]

Oh man, that is too cool!

[Nova Jed]

Registered and insured as of today. I have to finish up a few things and get it inspected, then work out some bugs. Hopefully it's nothing I can't fix? I will never buy another glass hood, I can tell you that much!

Thank you everyone for all the Awsome comments. I truly do appreciate all the kind words and help. This has been a long time project that is almost to total completion. I respect everyone that has done this, or does it for a living! This hobby is not something that is done over night or in a 30 minute tv show. This is a labor of love and not for the light hearted. Time and money! She may not be perfect, but it's my first nut and bolt and I am very proud of what I have accomplished, especially from all the friends that I have made over the years on this site! I know that if anyone sees this car, out at shows or on the road, they will know that NovaJed is behind the wheel! Or someone stole it and in that case, CALL THE COPS!

Don't be afraid to come say hello if you see me, well namely the car, but I shouldn't be too far away!

Thanks again Yenko.net for all the info and support on this build! Time to enjoy it!

The cars are 30% of it all, but the other 70% has become more about who is behind the wheel.

[Nova Jed]

PS, somehow I saved history and something from the crusher? Think about it.

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nova Jed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/04/full-4626-11418-img_20140430_211933.jpg
</div></div>

great job Jed, congrats!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[day2killa]

oh man, that's hot

[Nova Jed]

Ok, so I have just about 200 miles on it thus far, and tore up a repro alt belt. 300 more miles to go before I readjust the valves and take it to Maple Grove! Well, maybe I need radials first? But I think this one will be faster than the last. Who has a helmet I can borrow?

[PxTx]

Slicks on some Nova friendly whees and a helmet. You say when and where. This car is overdue for some action shots and a vid. Gonna run it at Atco in a few weeks too, right?

[Nova Jed]

Ok, so I had a trans leak and narrowed it down to a bad yoke or seal. Turns out, the bushing wasn't in all the way. Not my doing and the needle and seat got stuck, which left me sit. Nothing $8 and 5/8 wrench and a screwdriver couldn't fix. Had it been 18 years ago, I would be flipping out.
Plowman helped with an &quot;over the phone&quot; alignment and we weren't 2 tenths of a degree out from the computer. Toe was out, but I knew that.

Rev-Pol coil is mounted securely to the firewall too.
Manually shifting the automatic proved to make the car run quicker and I broke the detent cable adjusting it. Live and learn I guess? A new one is on the way!

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/05/full-4626-11666-0512142131.jpg

[PxTx]

Looking forward to seeing this thing in action. This Sunday at ATCO, right?

[Nova Jed]

No action. Just there, weather depending.

[Fast67VelleN2O]

I just saw this car in person today and it's gorgeous! Can't wait to see the next one that gets churned out at Jed's Restoration and Performance.

[Nova Jed]

Thanks Matt! As always, it's a pleasure to chat with you.

[Nova Jed]

Oh, the 500 mile break in is done! Now, it's my turn to go racing!

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nova Jed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/04/full-4626-11418-img_20140430_211933.jpg
</div></div>

Wow Jed! Very cool looking at the stance is just right. Great work.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Dave Rifkin]

I thought I recognized that car; saw it at Atco today and it looks awesome! I love the stinger hood and really like the Cragar GT mags.

[Nova Jed]

Dave, I would have given you the tour. And thanks 67Novaboy.

[PxTx]

I snapped a few pics of Jed's Nova. It really is a beautiful, Day 2 ride. It will be an excellent opportunity for someone to get a top quality cruiser. My favorite part about this car is that it is a true Day 2 build with genuine parts, zero modern compromises and despite what some might think, it exceed expectations. It made simple work of the 100 trip down to Atco. Hope to see some performance runs before she finds a new owner.

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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Just read this thread from end to end.

Great story, great car.

Love the two tone choice, I am a big fan of unusual colours and combinations.

Ryan

PS: Did you plan to sell it all along, or just recently decide?

[Nova Jed]

Well, never really planned on selling it from the start, but I am recently engaged and getting married next year. I can't keep them all. I really love the car and enjoyed building it. It hurts to do it, but I want to build a family. That would be my ultimate build!

[Plowman]

The car looked beautiful at Atco in &quot;Day 2 Trim&quot;. Good luck with the car and it sounded good at Atco too.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nova Jed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well, never really planned on selling it from the start, but I am recently engaged and getting married next year. I can't keep them all. I really love the car and enjoyed building it. It hurts to do it, but I want to build a family. That would be my ultimate build! </div></div>

I understand.

My Family build is my best work.

Ryan

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

This car looks even better cruising! Saw it yesterday heading West on RT 422 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

Jed - your Nova looks GREAT! Love the &quot;Rev-Pol&quot; detail photos.........thanks and good luck with the sale. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Nova Jed]

Paul, thanks for the write up! I didn't expect all of that. I am surprised at the attention it got at the show. I never planned on putting it in the show, but it wasn't going to sit in the general parking lot! Worth the extra $5.

And thank you all for the kind words.

[PxTx]

Little bit of fun this afternoon!

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[Nova Jed]

After a little tweaking and tuning with the Plowman and pxtx. Thanks for a fun day guys!!!

[Xplantdad]

Sounds good Jed....Slow down? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Nova Jed]

To Maple Grove tomorrow after work! Hope the eastern weather holds out? I know how much Sammy likes the rain.

[PxTx]

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Great night. Only took a few shots with my cell. Will have to offload the DSLR later. Don't want to keep you guys in suspense so Jed's very first pass in the Tone Blue Nova went 14.5. No wheel spin and leaving it in D! More to come..

[Nova Jed]

I know I have some bugs to work out, but it was a fun night in true racer fashion. Slicks and tools in the trunk and friends to help out with a broken wheel stud in a pinch. I didn't know my own strength. Atleast that's the only thing that broke.

Thanks for coming out Paul!

PS, I don't have any solid evidence that the Rev-Pol switch actually does anything?? But that will have to be proven.

That's an Awsome shot Paul!

Plumbers Apprentice out.

[PxTx]

For those keeping score, those Cragar G/T's on the front with the radials are yet another set Jed has, so the bias redline can get swapped on at anytime he feels like it. Arrived with the slicks in the trunk swapped them on before tech.

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Passed tech easily. Both inspectors gave a nice compliment saying the Nova was one of the nicest cars there that evening!

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Rev-Pol Engaged!

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[Nova Jed]

Thanks Paul!

The numbers weren't satisfactory to me, so I went back through the distributor and found that my advance plunger had the leather chewed off the end of it and I never maxed out my advance weight plate. Swapped in a non vac advance distributor and readjusted the timing. Now it likes 16 degrees initial and what a difference!

[Nova Jed]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/06/full-4626-12418-1401641874701.jpg


This is from a local car show yesterday. I had no clue they were judging the show. I guess my fiance and I will be eating good!

[Nova Jed]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/06/full-4626-12419-0601141304_1.jpg


And my very first plaque. I guess I have been selling myself short?

[Xplantdad]

Very cool...congrats Jed!

[Plowman]

That is so cool.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Jed...nice job with your Nova..it looks sharp <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

wilma

[bbbenny]

Jed, Your effort and time paid off. Congrats on your awards.BBBenny

[bergy]

Way to go Jed - great looking car!

[Nova Jed]

Thank you all!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Hmmmm......

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[Nova Jed]

Marlin, do you know how many times I have driven by there and wanted to do the same very thing you just did? About 100 times. I would love that sign! Not very many Jeds in this world. And I'm named after the most famous, non biblical, one of them all. Jed Clampet. True story.

That is so Awsome that you have done that!

[Nova Jed]

Friday at Maple Grove, weather permitting. Dialed in a factory distributor to give me better advance. I hope to do a little better than a 14.5. Need to get those 60ft times down. Let's see what 36 degrees does for me all in by 2000rpm?

Like I was told by so many people, I have a combination, I just have to dial it in. I don't know that getting the distributor dialed in will drop me a half of a second, but who knows?

[bbbenny]

Jed, test @ tune. And some seat time. To get the car worked out. The Dutchman

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Same here Jed, I've driven by that sign and now that it's an empty car lot - figured I'd better snap a pic before it's too late. How do we get that sign for you????

Your distributor tune might very well get you close to the 13's! My Deuce was like that, better timing curve exposed a fuel stumble - those 2 things put me close to the 14 teens with Gardner exhaust, E70's and leaf spring clamps!

[novadude]

I don't know your exact combo, but you should have no problem getting that car in the 13s.

I had a '70 Nova that would run 14.2s all day long (50+ passes) with a combination so simple and cheap it was ridiculous.

Engine started as 1978 350 12cc dish piston short block w/ 100k+ miles on it. Original rings and bearings never touched. All the other stuff below was new and added to this shortblock.


Fresh '73 993 76 cc heads with light bowl cleanup (~8.4:1 compression ratio)
204/214 .420&quot;/.442&quot; generic &quot;RV&quot; cam.
Performer RPM intake
Q-jet
Stock points distributor
1.6 roller tip Comp rockers
1-5/8&quot; cyclone headers - 2.5&quot; exhaust, flowmasters
TH350 from a '77 malibu wagon with whatever stock converter came with it from the junkyard.
8.5&quot; 10-bolt - 3.08 w/ a junkyard posi from an 80s van
'73 camaro 14x7 &quot;square hole&quot; rally wheels with 215/70R14 BFG radial T/As on all 4 corners.

No tricks - full interior with buckets and console, stock weight car with the spare and a toolbox in the trunk. I drove it daily at the time and would go to the track on weekends. Like clockwork, it always ran in the 14.2-14.3 range @ 97-98 mph @ a 1200 ft elevation track (Keystone raceway near Pittsburgh).

Really &quot;bland&quot; combination of parts that all just seemed to work for whatever reason.

[Plowman]

You are working on it and you will get it.

[Nova Jed]

Well, no Maple Grove today, but there is Cecil County tomorrow! If anyone on the site goes, don't be afraid to say hello. My cell number will be in the car with the Smurf. The car isn't totally done, but I have been a busy man. I hope to post some pictures of a special little treat. I hope all goes well and thanks for all your support SYC!

[Nova Jed]

My Friday the 13th wound up being today. Drove all the way to Cecil with no problems. Get through tech inspection and back to the pits, the car doesn't want to run. Burnt solenoid and possibly some really bad gas. Good thing is, I talked to Ed Hedrick. Wish I would have been in a better frame of mind to get him to sign some things, but he did like the NMW shirt and the Jenkins hat. Not a very happy day for me.

[Nova Jed]

Spent the last week going through some stuff. Hit 1000 miles on the car. Replaced a burnt solenoid and a bad condenser. Reworked a stock dizzy and changed secondary springs. Runs a ton better. I hope to run it in the next couple of weeks to see what she does now. Updates ahead!

[Xplantdad]

Cool!

[Nova Jed]

Live at Maple Grove! 14.2 @ 95mph. Added a few more degrees of timing. Lets see what that does for me?

Happy 4th!

[67 Nova Boy]

Nice going Jed! 13 sec is right around the corner.. you will get it!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Nova Jed]

Once again, timing was not my issue. The car started to fall on its face at 3/4 track. Think I may need to relocate a fuel filter or find out how restrictive it is??

Till next time, Plumbers apprentice out!

[Fast67VelleN2O]

You may not have enough fuel pump. That's the issue I'm currently having with my Nova. Have you checked your float levels lately as well?

-Matt

[Nova Jed]

Float levels are good Matt and the pump is a Carter Super Street. It seems as though it may be the pump? Can't imagine that an over the counter pump is better than this one, can it?

[PxTx]

I think you are right about the fuel. That pump may be okay if the inlet is unrestricted. Sometimes filters, the size of the inlet line and such can cause a decent pump to become starved. Running at least 1/2 tank could help a bit. How large is the inlet on the pump? If the 120 gph is with a 3/8th line and you have a 5/16...well you get the jist.

[Nova Jed]

3/8 line all the way to the carb. Napa brand fuel filter that is unrestricted. Would a bad gas cap have anything to do with it also?

[Nova Jed]

Ok, I had a visitor today, and he (Plowman) showed me a couple things that I need to change with the supply line and fittings. K.I.S.S! I'm going to change the cheapest and simplest things first. Damn this ethanol enriched fuel!!

I helped him with a few things too!

[Nova Jed]

Bump

[WILMASBOYL78]

Fuel systems are easy to &quot;over engineer&quot;.

Remember the factory ran good old AC Delco mechanical pumps that fed 780 Holleys on top of 302's, 350's, 396's, 427's and 454's...if the tank pickup is ok and the fuel line is 3/8' front to back...with stock in the carb filers...there shouldn't be an issue.

You could be experiencing some vapor lock...gas cap vented? or not?

I would start at the back and work forward...

wilma

[Nova Jed]

Yes sir! Did that, but haven't had true time at the track to verify.

[Plowman]

Did you show it to the lady that had it yet,that would be nice.

[Nova Jed]

Well, I haven't taken my grandmother for a ride and I haven't shown it to the previous owner. I must do that. Thanks for the reminder Paul!

[Nova Jed]

Bump